Three way valves are an awesome way to divert flow from one hose to another with only one valve instead of three. Use in RIMS systems, use on the outlet of a pump to direct flow from your mash tun to your boil kettle, use as an air vent on your pump, and many other applications. Our stainless hex nipples and Quick Connectors are a great compliment to this valve.

"L" Type design allows for a center in port and a simple swing of the ball valve to switch ports. Blichmann no longer supplies a 3 way Valve- This is a replacement from a new supplier

I purchased two of these valves. I would give one valve a five star rating and the other one a two star rating.
One works perfectly and the other one leaks every time you move the hand. Has leaked ever since I started using it.

Reviewed by: Ron Zink
on 5/10/2015

3/5

Q:Hi. What is the maximum pressure rating for this ball valve? I need one for up to 4000psi. Can you help with that? Thank You

Asked by: steve conner
- 10/11/2016

A: We're not sure about the pressure limits on this valve. We use it for low pressure applications for brewing and it works great. We just don't have access to the technical data on these.

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Answer provided by: Tim (11/19/2016)

Q:Can this valve be used to switch between Argon gas and compressed air (150 psi)?

Asked by: Bob
- 9/9/2016

A: We recommend using these for low pressure and beer brewing purposes only. We are unsure of the pressure rating for these ball valves.

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Answer provided by: Tim (11/10/2016)

Q:Is it possible to disassemble this valve to clean it?

Asked by: JB
- 5/9/2016

A: Yes!That's a big advantage of using this type of valve.

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Answer provided by: Jeff (5/20/2016)

Q:Can this valve be mounted to a vertical surface?

Asked by: scott stone
- 4/13/2016

A: Yes, they can be used if mounted vertically also as long as the handle has room to be moved back and forth.

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Answer provided by: Desiree (5/5/2016)

A: Yes, they can be used if mounted vertically also as long as the handle has room to be moved back and forth.

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Answer provided by: Desiree (5/5/2016)

Q:Is the handle reversible - i.e. can it be oriented 180 degrees from the picture shown?

Asked by: Richard Faber
- 10/24/2014

A: The handle is not reversible. This ball valve must be oriented this way, it is not able to be configured in different positions.

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Answer provided by: Carson (10/26/2014)

Q:If used on the outlet of a pump it will need to be able to throttle the output/thru-put in cases. Can the flow to each outlet port be controlled progressively?

Asked by: Blayne
- 10/14/2014

A: The flow will be able to be controlled progressively, only to one port at a time though.

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Answer provided by: Carson (10/15/2014)

Q:Will this valve flow straight across the tee? Or only in an L configuration?

Asked by: Joe Swift
- 9/21/2014

A: The flow of this ball valve can only be directed in an L configuration, there is no flow straight across the tee.

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Answer provided by: Robert (9/22/2014)

Q:Is this standard port or full port?

Asked by: Tim
- 6/4/2014

A: This ball valve is standard port.

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Answer provided by: Robert (6/4/2014)

Q:What is the seat material on this valve? Also, what is the valve's temperature rating?

Asked by: Noah
- 5/1/2014

A: The seat on this valve is made of a silicone, and has a temperature rating above 300 degrees. We only recommend using these for homebrewing applications.

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Answer provided by: Carson (5/1/2014)

Q:Can this valve also shut off the flow altogether too? Or does it just direct the flow in one of two directions?

Asked by: Kevin
- 9/17/2013

A: This just directs the flow-there is not a shut off. The port is the shape of an "L"

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